Drifting or at anchor for flats?

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Holeopen
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Drifting or at anchor for flats?

#1 Post by Holeopen »

Just wondering what different anglers experiences have been when fishing for Plaice and Dabs. Best at anchor or best drifting. I suspect a very slow drift would be ideal, any thoughts?
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Cluais
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Re: Drifting or at anchor for flats?

#2 Post by Cluais »

I'm no expert but today I drifted for flats for the first time(usually at anchor)and had great fun as your in constant contact with the rod
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Rob Millard
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Re: Drifting or at anchor for flats?

#3 Post by Rob Millard »

I love drift fishing for flats, it's a lovely way to catch them. In my experience anchoring is more effective in strong current.
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MAC
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Re: Drifting or at anchor for flats?

#4 Post by MAC »

I would normally drift for Plaice and Anchor for Dabs, flounder and Ray
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roger de dodger
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Re: Drifting or at anchor for flats?

#5 Post by roger de dodger »

i normally anchor my ass to my box and sometimes drift off so a bit of both :lol:
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